Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Horologium Nocturnum

The Home Workshop.  Alexandria, Virginia:  TIme-Life Books, 1980.

Usually just called a "nocturnal," this was an early navigational aid for telling time at night. This example was made by the Dominys family. To read how it was used, visit Stefan's Florilegium Archive.



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